Carlos Sainz wants to take his time in making his choice for 2025
Ferrari's Spaniard is still without a seat for 2025, but Carlos Sainz is not pressed for time. He's confident that a good opportunity will present itself before the end of the season.
New race weekend, and another weekend where Carlos Sainz still doesn’t know who he will be driving for next year. Pushed out following Lewis Hamilton’s thunderous arrival, the Spaniard will have to make a choice if he still wants to be in an F1 car in 2025. But no question of putting the cart before the horse.
« I think everyone depends on everyone [in the drivers’ market] – Formula 1 is a circle, “he told the media before the Monaco Grand Prix on Thursday. « I have not made a decision yet and I don’t know where I will race next year. I have not set a deadline either. »
But I can tell you that it is such an important decision at this stage of my career that I want to have all the options on the table and make the right choice , thinking carefully about it, because I will be turning 30 this year, and the next project is one that I really want to succeed in and see how it goes. So, I will give myself as much time as necessary.
The Spaniard then joked with the media about all the speculation surrounding his future. « Behind the scenes, I know more than you do! You have the rumors and all that. But don’t worry, I won’t let anything slip, and I’ll just put all the options on the table and make the right decision. I can only tell you that once I have made my decision, everything will happen very quickly. It is about putting everything I feel is necessary in my next contract. »
According to several media reports, the Spaniard would have received an offer from Mercedes for a one-year contract, extendable for an additional year, but he is reportedly seeking a two-year contract from the outset. It is important to keep in mind that spots are limited, and other drivers have already officially announced where they will be next year. Fernando Alonso and Alex Albon are staying with their respective teams, while Nico Hülkenberg will move to Sauber.
